The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour
Overview
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Immerse yourself in the silence of the Atacama Desert and discover one of the most beautiful night skies on Earth. A short drive from San Pedro de Atacama, far from the village lights, millions of stars appear above you and the Milky Way stretches across the desert sky.
The Roofless Experience is a small-group astronomical experience that combines telescope observation, astronomical talk and a relaxed atmosphere under the stars. With 2 powerful 16” telescopes, you’ll observe stars, nebulae, star clusters and southern constellations as your guide explains the science and history behind the cosmos in an engaging and accessible way.
In between observations, relax under the stars with a glass of wine, hot chocolate or tea and rich snacks, warmed with warm blankets.
To complete the night, each guest receives a professional photo under the Atacama sky, capturing a unique memory under one of the most spectacular skies on the planet.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should dress warmly due to low temperatures, especially legs and feet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Pedro de Atacama
The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers at the accommodation, this usually takes approximately 30 minutes, then we will move to our facilities about 7km outside of San Pedro where our guide will wait for them.
We will give you a brief welcome talk and take souvenir photographs. It is very important to come with warm, light-colored clothing. Afterwards we will have a short talk about astronomy related to star formation and the use of telescopes. Finally, we will use the 14-inch telescopes to discover the universe, where you can enjoy, depending on the date of your trip, different types of stars, nebulae, planets and other objects that will leave you speechless.
What‘s Included
Snack board with wine, hot chocolate or tea
Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes
1 professional photography per person
astronomy talk
Transportation to and from the lodge
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
PRIVATE UNIVERSE
Private tour More observation time Snacks with chocolate fondue Special photography session Pickup included
ENGLISH GROUP
1 photo per person Shared tour Snacks with hot drinks Pickup included
Reviews
544 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An evening stargazing
W1716DGmatthewr,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible night stargazing and was a pleasure to have a guide for the evening that was truly passionate about what he did, would highly recommend to anyone considering this.
This was an amazing...
Krystal M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Great communication from the company prior to the experience and great information during it. I would highly recommend doing when in the Atacama!
Amazing experience
dromani2026,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive to the desert spot, and whole few hours was wonderful. The staff really make it special ensuring everyone is fully cared for and had the best time
Spectacular!
Kristin A,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience under the stars. Very unique opportunity to see and learn about the sky. Thanks to both Jonathans!
Disappointment
patriciamW3110BJ,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I made tours with the company, if you want to do the astronomical tour in the atacama I do not recommend them, I did not like it, I really hated it. This is the photo they delivered to me, not to mention that the photographer was nothing friendly, on the contrary. If I had taken a picture with my phone it would have been better. Other things were bad, they said it would be 3 telescopes and it was only 2, which generated queue to use. Disappointment is the right word to describe.
The best!
Tom W,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out of this world! The experience was so amazing I went two nights in a row! Thank you to Johnatan and the team.
Great astronomical tour
Mee L,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. He gave us a great tour of the night sky. Helped us set up our iPhones to take great astronomical photos. Explored the arm of the Milky Way, different stars and planets. The technical telescope he used was very good. He helped us understand the universe and our place in it. A wonderful night indeed.
A must-do in San Pedro de Atacama
Suneet C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, led by a really knowledgeable guide Jhonatan. The explanations were all informative and he followed up with the incredible pictures very shortly after the experience
Excellent experience, highly recommend
siobhang791,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jhonatan and his team were incredibly knowledgable and the absolute highlight was clearly seeing Jupiter, and the Milky Way through the telescopes as well as shooting stars. The additional charcuterie board and drinks were a really nice touch to have while we listening to Jhonatan’s astronomy talk. We also had professional photos taken which showed the incredible night sky, stars and the Milky Way and we were shown how to take proper photos of the sky and stars using our phones. 10/10 experience that I would highly recommend.
Star gazing experience
sineadb440,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience - we thoroughly enjoyed and Jhonatan explained everything so clearly and with such passion. The highlight of our trip to Atacama.
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